Semaglutide was initially developed to manage diabetes, with patients and physicians alike noting its weight loss effects since 2005. This medication is now FDA-approved for weight management and works by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1, which regulates appetite and food intake.
Essentially, you’ll feel fuller for longer and with fewer calories when taking semaglutide. The lower calorie intake leads to weight loss and helps you become more aware of your eating habits as your body gently adjusts to healthier portions.
Semaglutide injections are administered as subcutaneous injections once a week.
How does Semaglutide work?
Semaglutide works to lower high blood sugar by increasing the amount of insulin that is released, lowering the amount of glucagon released and by delaying gastric emptying. Semaglutide also controls appetite and so helps you reduce the amount of food that you want to eat. Semaglutide is a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist.
